This handy checklist will help you prepare for your hospital stay. To get off to a good start, we will provide a complimentary mother and baby bag.

Packing for baby

  • Five sets of clean baby clothes: vest, babygro, wrapper/receiving blanket, socks, beanie (optional)
  • One warm blanket
  • Earbuds

TIP: Pack each set of clothing in a separate plastic bag. Used items can then be placed back in the empty bag to prevent any losses.

Packing for you

Clothing:

  • Lightweight, front-opening cotton pyjamas (one set per day, plus one extra)
  • Gown
  • Slippers
  • Three feeding bras
  • Clothes and shoes for discharge

Health and hygiene:

  • Toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothpaste, etc.)
  • Maternity pads
  • Two dark-coloured facecloths
  • Brush, hairdryer and mirror
  • All chronic medication, vitamins, etc.

Administration:

  • Small amount of money
  • Black pen and copies of both parents’ identity documents and marriage certificate (for birth registration)

Electronics:

  • Cell phones, cameras, iPods, laptops, chargers etc. brought into the hospital are at your own risk

Extras for natural births:

  • Comfortable T-shirt
  • Lip balm
  • Socks
  • Baby powder or oil for massaging
  • Energy sweets and fruit juice
  • Reading material and/or games

Extras for caesarean births:

  • Socks
  • Lip balm

TIP: We suggest you pack a separate bag for the labour room and your first assisted bath after the birth. You should include a sleep shirt, two maternity pads, two dark-coloured facecloths, underwear and toiletries.

Our gift to you: Luxury mother and baby bag*

Your complimentary bag contains the following useful products for your hospital stay:

  • One pack of newborn-size nappies
  • Baby wipes
  • Petroleum jelly
  • Surgical spirits
  • Cotton wool
  • Baby cleansing lotion
  • Baby moisturiser
  • A pack of maternity pads
  • Mediclinic Baby beanie

* The contents of the bag may vary.